SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT – Warning about Vaccination Scams

 

The Snohomish Health District is warning Snohomish County residents to watch out for vaccination scams. With the high interest in COVID-19 vaccines some people may be tempted to find ways to take advantage of what appear to be opportunities.

But the Health District, as well as the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, remind everyone that you should not have to pay to receive your vaccination. Anyone who offers to vaccinate you, put you in line, or give you “early access” to the vaccine for a price is a scammer.

Also, all vaccines must be administered by licensed medical professionals.

For information about the COVID-19 vaccination program in Snohomish County, go to,

https://snohomish-county-coronavirus-response-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19-vaccine?fbclid=IwAR3F1pimLRhPlR4MQ8OmT__S9E3wP9qZOOtxrpVwZ2kg9zsk0TzHBWvtap8

 

 

 

 

Federal Trade Commission:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/12/covid-19-vaccines-are-pipeline-scammers-wont-be-far-behind

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General:

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/